Looking to buy a sunsation 288. It'll be my first. Everything being the same HP,prop,gear ratio, etc...is there any difference in speed/performance between year models ex 2002-2005 etc. Thanks for any input.

2005 they went to a single step hull. Before that there is just a "Vortec" ventilator at the chine that resembles a step. So the 2005's and up will be the faster boats with all other things equal.

OK. How much faster are we talkin. Can anyone give some speeds with hps and year models. I want to make sure if I find one with the looks I like I want be giving up too much on the speed side if its not the newer year models

I have a 2003 with the Vortec hull, 496 Mag, 24p Bravo1 with a full tank two adults i can hit 62 mph turning about 4400 rpm. Best i have ever seen is 63 low on fuel and turing 4500-4600 rpm. i'm told the HO motor on my hull its a 67mph boat. "CrownLPX" on here has i think an 05 with the step hull and the HO engine i have messaged him via OSO about upgrading to the HO motor and he mentioned he can hit 70-72. I saw his boat at Cumberland last weekend but did get to run with him as i missed my flight filling up at the gas dock.

288KID saw 69-70 on gps with his 03 288 and 24p labbed....

dcm911 email at [email protected] . My pm box is not working.

I'm running a 2004 288 Sunny with the 496 with a whipple and a set of CMI headers with dual ram ext steering and currently running a Hydromotive 5 blade 27Pitch and hitting 82 on dash Speedo and still can pull the kids on a tube. Sunsation 288 will give you the best of both worlds IMO.

Step hull 8.2 Mag HO 69-70 GPS every day full load.

I have an '06 but same hull as the '05. Bounces between 71/72 running 4800-4900 in slight water conditions with a half tank and 3 people. Found with a little trim and running tabs neutral (not in the full up) adds a tick or two to the GPS. That was a phone with a GPS.

Hey DY, I know where there is a good looking 06 within a couple of hours of you...Hint Hint